Heather and Carla went to school together, but their lives have gone in very different directions and they haven’t kept in touch. An awkward reunion slowly unfurls into something much darker, because despite their differences, both have something the other needs. A proposition is made, with deadly consequences. A psychological thriller exploring the long shadow of childhood experiences.
In 1950s Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone prides himself on loyalty, family, and hard work. When he brings his wife’s undocumented cousins into his home, tensions rise when one of them falls in love with his niece. Eddie’s protectiveness twists into something dangerous and exposes an unspeakable secret. Arthur Miller’s modern classic asks what happens when desire, jealousy, and betrayal collide.
On a summer’s day in 1900, three schoolgirls and their teacher vanished during a picnic at Hanging Rock, a beauty spot in rural Australia. Their disappearance leaves a community suspended between fascination and dread. Loosely based on real events, this haunting adaptation combines memory and myth to create a heady mystery full of uncertainty, beauty and terror.
New parents Jenny and Sam have recently moved into their new home, and every night at 2:22 Jenny hears footsteps through the baby monitor. Is their house haunted? When friends join them for a housewarming, they all agree to stay awake until 2:22 … Fear, belief, and scepticism in this spooky stage phenomenon, perfect for the run up to Halloween!
This amateur production of “2:22 - A Ghost Story” is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
There’s a family gathering at Marlgate Manor, and guest Barnaby Folcey has a motive to murder everyone there. So it’s quite the twist when it is Barnaby who winds up dead! Chaos erupts as the eccentric group frantically try to uncover the killer. A hilarious spoof of a classic whodunit filled with laugh-out-loud surprises, mistaken identities, and ridiculous characters!
This is a youth theatre production.
Hailed “the funniest farce ever written”, follow a group of touring actors as they attempt to rehearse a hopeless flop. Can director Lloyd manage his temper and the cast amongst all of the missed lines, backstage romances, and flying sardines?! A brilliantly chaotic mix of theatrical clichés, misfiring performances, and escalating disaster in this riotous play-within-a-play.
Christmas 1183, and Eleanor of Aquitaine, once queen and now prisoner, is released to join King Henry II and their sons, setting in motion a dangerous game of power, manipulation, and deception. This sharp and darkly funny modern classic is a gripping portrait of a royal family at war with itself.
Meet Belle, a bright young dreamer with a head full of adventure. When she becomes the prisoner of a horrible Beast, her hapless father and best friend must rescue her from the enchanted castle - home to talking crockery, and a pair of wise cracking salt and pepper shakers!But all is not as it seems. Once upon a time, the Beast was a handsome yet vain Prince, cursed by a wicked enchantress. Now, only true love can break the spell … Can Belle see past the Beast’s gruff growl to find the heart within? Will love bloom before time runs out? Join us for a Christmas Panto full of laughter, music, and monstrous fun for all the family!
Rich and beautiful newlywed Kay Ridgeway seems to have it all as she sets off on a glamorous honeymoon cruise along the Nile. But a brutal murder shatters the tranquillity, and nowhere is safe on the boat full of intriguing passengers. Another riveting whodunnit from Agatha Christie, where glamour gives way to danger and everyone has something to hide.
Miss Brodie is no ordinary teacher. To her chosen pupils – the “Brodie set” - she is inspiring, even intoxicating. But when one student starts to question Miss Brodie’s influence, cracks begin to show. Adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark, this is a compelling and unsettling portrait of loyalty, authority, and betrayal.
Please note that the nearest Metro stations (Jesmond and Chillingham Road) are both more than a mile away and the buses which pass the People's do not pass these stations.By Bus: The following buses pass the People’s Theatre, stopping outside or opposite The Corner House pub - 38 (Whickham View to Freeman Hospital), 58 (Heworth to Hadrian Park), 16 (City to 4 Lane Ends), 18 (Wallsend to Forest Hall)From the Haymarket Interchange, City Centre: 52, 306, 308, 309, 310From the Coast: 75, 76, 306, 308 and 309
Theatre car parks are on both sides of the theatre and can only be approached from the city-bound carriageway of the Coast Road (A1058). If you are coming out of the city use the Chillingham Road roundabout to turn back down onto the Coast Road.Parking around the theatre is limited and parking restrictions are enforced.Please note, there is a £100 fine for parking in the Corner House car park if you are not visiting the pub.Please leave enough time to find a parking space and park responsibly with consideration for other audience members, and the other local residents.
The Foyer Bar is open on performance nights from an hour before the play starts. Interval drinks can be pre-ordered on the night before the performance.
www.peoplestheatre.co.uk/booking-information
The People's Theatre is the leading non-professional theatre company in the North East of England, and one of the largest and oldest established in the country.The People's stages multiple productions a year in their 400-seat Main Stage auditorium and in their flexible Studio Theatre. The Foyer, bar, and performance spaces are all accessible for wheelchair and mobility restricted users.As a genuine community theatre, the People's Theatre is able to give people from all walks of life the experience of participating in all aspects of theatre.Every show they do is produced entirely by their members - on stage, backstage and front of house. The Theatre takes great pride in working to professional standards and many members have gone on work in the professional theatre. For enquiries on how to join the People's, please visit peoplestheatre.co.uk/get-involved. In addition to plays, their Foyer Gallery displays a range of exhibitions by established and emerging artists. Please note: Theatre Tokens can be used to buy tickets for People's Theatre produced shows only, not one-off events or Visiting Companies.
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